1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1970 Mercury Montego is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 565 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Aurelia | Montego |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |